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Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist ranks #89,210 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$850
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#89,210
of 100,495 penalized employers

Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist in Crystal, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $850. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,210 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lakeview Park Water Assoc in Soap Lake, WA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $850 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#89,210
of 100,495 penalized employers

How Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist runs well below peers (0.16x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$850 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist

The federal enforcement record for Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist in Crystal, MI includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $2,125 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $850 - a 60.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $425. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.16x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-04-24 to 2010-04-24, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-04-24

Last Inspection

2010-04-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$425

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $425 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$2,125

Current Penalty Amount

$850

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,275 from the initial assessment of $2,125. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $850 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $425 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Lakeview Park Water Assoc
Soap Lake, WA
2 inspections $850
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3 inspections $850
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2 inspections $870
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist have? ▼
Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $850.
How many OSHA inspections has Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist had? ▼
Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-24 and the most recent on 2010-04-24. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist? ▼
Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist has been assessed $850 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,125 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist operate in? ▼
Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 100,495 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist ranks #89,210 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist's total OSHA penalty of $850 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lakeview Park Water Assoc in Soap Lake, WA is a similar utilities employer with $850 in current penalties.

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Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

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